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Chapman, George; Jonson, Ben; Marston, John
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Eastward Hoe. As It was playd in the Black-friers. By The Children of her Majesties Revels. London: Printed [by G. Elde] for William Aspley, 1605
- paper
4to (7 x 5 in.; 177 x 127 mm). Woodcut double-volute ornament on title; worm tracks and punctures in text block thoughout, bottom margin trimmed affecting some catchwords and touching a few last lines. Nineteenth-century black half morocco gilt; joints cracked, edges rubbed.
Provenance
acquisition: Stechert-Hafner (before 1966)
Literature
STC 4973; ESTC S107964; Greg 217(c); see Pforzheimer 149 note
Condition
worm tracks and punctures in text block thoughout, bottom margin trimmed affecting some catchwords and touching a few last lines. Nineteenth-century black half morocco gilt; joints cracked, edges rubbed.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Third edition, with line 5 of the "Prologue" on the title verso reading "opposd." Rare in the trade, only two copies have sold at auction since 1976.